Articles by Daniel Schell


1646 North Orchard Street construction

Construction Progress Update From 1646 North Orchard Street in Old Town

Construction work is ongoing for a four-story with basement, five-unit residential development at 1646 North Orchard Street in the Old Town neighborhood. The City of Chicago issued a new construction permit for the property on June 24, 2024. Urban Edge Group is developing the new homes, as well as handling the general contractor duties. The building is topped out, and brickwork is being added to the exterior walls before window installation begins.

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1257 North Ashland demolition permits

Two Demolition Permits Issued For 1257 North Ashland In Wicker Park

A pair of demolition permits issued by the City of Chicago signal the beginning of a five-story, 24-unit residential building at 1257 North Ashland Avenue in Wicker Park. The permits, issued Tuesday, January 21,  are for the buildings at 1257 and 1259, with one more expected for 1301 North Ashland next door. All three were part of the Mike’s Furniture retail mega-complex. Buildmax Company is named as the demolition contractor.

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